Milan to Try to Convince Modric to Stick Around | OneFootball

Having finally hired their new coach and sorted out their front office, Milan can now operate in the transfer market, which will start with figuring out which players will stay, and they haven’t given up hope about Luka Modric, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

The Croatian legend would have liked to close his career with another appearance in the UEFA Champions League, but the Rossoneri missed out on the final round. The veteran had quickly gelled with Massimiliano Allegri, who likes to utilize that kind of player in front of the defense and with two dynamic and muscular box-to-box midfielders flanking him. In fact, he thrived last season.

Modric is set to make the call about his Milan future after talking with Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese gaffer employs a different scheme and relies on a high tempo. The Rossoneri are willing to retain the icon even in a part-time role, should their new tactics prove too taxing.

The ball is in the 40-year-old’s court because of an option in his contract. He has settled in well in Italy and is open to continuing at San Siro, provided the circumstances are right. Otherwise, he has a standing offer to become an exec at Real Madrid.

Our Take on Milan and Modric

Their new playing style might not fit him, but there’s no reason for him to retire. The past campaign proved that he still has a lot left in the tank. They should find a way to make it work if he’s keen on staying. His experience and class are invaluable. There are no hints about him joining another team for now, but perhaps they’ll come up later on.